Master of Machine Learning and Data Science (Online) at Imperial College London

Imperial College London

United Kingdom, London

University Rank:#2

The Machine Learning and Data Science (Online) at Imperial College London is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered online at the Online campus in London, United Kingdom, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Part Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. Tuition fees are USD 53,646 / year(s), with the next intake on September 1, 2026.

About Master of Machine Learning and Data Science (Online)

Course overview

Accelerate your career in industry or research with this online, part-time master’s course, integrating mathematical rigor with practical machine learning and data science skills.

You’ll gain expertise in tackling complex data by implementing scalable solutions using industry-standard tools, including PySpark. You’ll enhance your analytical abilities in mathematics and statistics and also explore the limitations of machine learning methods and learn how to ethically apply these techniques to your work.

This course covers a diverse range of topics in theoretical and applied perspectives, focusing on statistical estimation, prediction and anomaly detection. Topics also include fundamentals of probability and decision theory, advanced deep learning, reinforcement learning techniques, supervised and unsupervised learning, Bayesian methods and unstructured data processing.

Finally, you will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge you have gained from the taught programme through an extensive research project, carried out in collaboration with a member of academic staff.

All learning is delivered online.

Disciplines

Imperial College Business School

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Machine Learning and Data Science (Online) at Imperial College London

Entry Requirements

2:1 in statistics, mathematics, engineering, physics or computer science.

English Requirements

PTEMin 69
IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 100

English Program Requirements

Duolingo English Test

Standard Level	Higher Level
115 overall with no less than 105 in any band score	125 overall with no less than 115 in any band score
*Test scores are only considered valid if taken within 2 years of the intended course start date.

Find out more on the Duolingo website.

IELTS – Academic (Test-Centre/UKVI SELT/Online)

Summary **of the table's contents**
Standard	Higher
6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all elements)	7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all elements)

*IELTS single score re-takes are not accepted. Candidates must meet the IELTS requirements on a single test sitting.

Imperial College London considers IELTS scores to be valid for 2 years.

Scores must be valid at the beginning of your studies at Imperial if your application is successful.

Find out more on the IELTS website.

LanguageCert International ESOL

Standard level	Higher level
ESOL B2 Test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) with grade High Pass	ESOL C1 (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) with grade pass in all components

*Test scores are only considered valid if taken within two years of the intended course start date.

Find out more on the LanguageCert website.

Occupational English Test

Standard Level

Higher Level

Grade C+/300 in all elements

Grade B/350 in all elements

*Test results must be within 12 months of programme start date in order to be treated as valid and subject to online verification.

*OET Paper/Computer at test centre and OET@Home accepted.

Find out more on the Cambridge website.

PTE – Academic (Test-Centre/UKVI SELT)

Summary of the table's contents
Standard	Higher
62 overall (minimum 56 in all elements)	69 overall (minimum 62 in all elements)

Imperial College London considers Pearson (PTE) scores to be valid for 2 years.

Scores must be valid at the beginning of your studies at Imperial if your application is successful.

For more information regarding Pearson, please visit the Pearson website.

PTE Academic online test results are only accepted (where valid) for entry for those starting courses up to 31 December 2023.

TOEFL (iBT) and (iBT Paper)

Summary of the **table's contents**
Standard	Higher
92 overall (minimum 20 in all elements)	100 overall (minimum 22 in all elements)

*ETS at Home accepted for admission

Imperial College London considers TOEFL scores to be valid for 2 years.

Scores must be valid at the beginning of your studies at Imperial if your application is successful.

You must meet the entry requirement in one test from your scaled scores ('My Best Scores' reported by TOEFL will not be considered).

For more information relating regarding TOEFL please visit the ETS website.

You must email your TOEFL scores to the relevant admissions teams.

Score reports sent via post will not be processed.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

53,646 / year(s)

Master of Machine Learning and Data Science (Online) at Imperial College London

Imperial College London

United Kingdom, London